Le Chameau
Divers exploring this site will encounter a diverse array of marine life. Groupers, barracudas, lobsters, and various Mediterranean species call this site their home. Additionally, the site is teeming with vibrant nudibranchs.
Situated between the Murene and Dante's Inferno dive sites, divers have the unique opportunity to circumnavigate the rock formation during their ascent. As they descend, they will also encounter an abundance of rocky slopes inhabited by conger eels, moray eels, scorpion fish, and other fascinating species.
With a visibility of approximately 9 meters, this dive site offers a clear view of the remarkable underwater surroundings. The maximum depth of 29 meters provides an exhilarating diving experience suitable for advanced divers. Situated in France, specifically in Golfe-Juan, Vallauris, Grasse, Maritime Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 06220, divers can enjoy this captivating dive adventure in the heart of the French waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Le Chameau
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Le Chameau
Depth
29m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Le Chameau
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
8.9 m/s
Water Temp
23.9°C
Visibility
30.46km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
23.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Le Chameau
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.985681196581197/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 5.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.926076744186046/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Le Chameau are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m (3.9s), Wind: 5.5 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Le ChameauAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Le Chameau
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Le Chameau
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Le Chameau
Ideal Conditions for Le Chameau
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Le Chameau
Le Chameau shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (5.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026